With Summer in full bloom, I’m going back to my roots– lots and lots of yoga. Summer really brings out the best of my yoga side. I can continue to practice in my home or at the studio. But in addition, I can practice in my backyard, at a park, off the beaten path on a remote, dirt road (perhaps on my way to Connecticut), and lastly, my absolute favorite, on the beach in the mornings. If I can…
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Beginner’s Yoga
Top 5 Yoga Poses to Relieve that Headache!
I’ve had a headache all day. And I mean, literally all day. Plus, I’ve been busy running around, stressed beyond my usual level. This of course, only exasperated my headache. Well, I’ve finally gotten home from my long day, and I’m ready to cure that headache with specific, therapeutic yoga moves. If you didn’t know about this, it’s true. There are yoga moves, that via their physica…
More Bad News For Yoga
To all you yogis, and other interested parties, you´re not going to like the latest yoga book, ¨The Science of Yoga.¨ Perhaps you´ve already heard of it; and perhaps some of you may have even prepared your responses. Are you of the upset, yoga-defending school of thought? Or, do you find it interesting and true?
For those who aren´t familiar with the book, the author cautions readers that…
Top 3 Beginners Yoga Tips
New year, new resolutions, right? Maybe you´re one of the millions who want to lose a bit of weight, finally quit smoking, or find the love of your life. These are the quintessential new year resolutions many Americans make. And while there´s nothing wrong with setting a goal for yourself, it´s important not to have unrealistic expectations. Perhaps more important, taking the time to figur…
What is Bikram Yoga?
Having declared my love of Asthanga Yoga many times over, I think it’s time I try my hand at writing about a different style: Bikram. I’m not quite sure I’ll ever part from my devoted Ashtanga routine, but I do want to be more open to variety. Also, I think there’s a lot of confusion and misconception about Bikram Yoga…perhaps myself included. Let’s just say that I had a pretty good idea of…
Yoga Science
As you know, yoga is being credited with significant health benefits on an almost weekly, if not, daily basis. I’ve blogged about it. More importantly, I believe it all 100%. I also believe that modern medicine could learn a tremendous amount from yoga, Ayurveda and a more holistic approach to health and well-being. However, as of lately, I’ve started to become somewhat immune to the latest and…
Yoga Poses
The yoga poses I choose on a given day vary on how I’m feeling. Most often, it’s a combination of my favorites (just because I like them) and poses that give me specific therapeutic benefits. Here are my top four yoga poses:
Downward-Facing Dog Yoga Pose (or also commonly called Downward Dog) – Adho Mukha Svanasana
Who doesn’t love downward dog? It’s one of the most widely recognized…
Beginner’s Yoga: Four Tips to Get Started
Recently, I bumped into a friend at my local gym. It was his first time there and he was looking forward to the gym’s pool and sauna facilities. As we were parting–him to test out the pool and me to yoga–he said something interesting: “I could never do that,” referring to yoga. My quick response: “Of course you can. Anyone can practice yoga.” I think it’s a common misconception, especially…